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Ngqura Entrance Range Front Lighthouse

Oc Red 4s🇿🇦ZAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Ngqura Entrance Range Front Lighthouse

This square skeletal tower, built in 2009, guides vessels into the Ngqura port. It stands 18 meters tall with its light at a focal height of 37 meters. The structure is painted with red and white horizontal bands and features a slatted daymark that is orange with a white vertical stripe. Its operational light emits a single red flash every 4 seconds. The lighthouse is situated near the base of the east breakwater, marking the front range of a navigation system.

Why it matters: This lighthouse, as the front marker of a navigational range, is essential for the safe entry of large commercial vessels into the Ngqura deepwater port.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Oc Red 4s
Flash Type
Occulting
Light Color
Red
Interval
4s
Raw Code
Oc R 4s
Focal Height
37m
Geographic Range
16.6NM

Construction & History

Year Built
2009

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Coega(1.2 km)
Admiralty No.
D6410.6
NGA No.
32106

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
18m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
with red and white horizontal bands and carrying a slatted daymark colored orange with a white vertical stripe

Structure: square skeletal tower painted with red and white horizontal bands and carrying a slatted daymark colored orange with a white vertical stripe

Location

Country
🇿🇦South Africa
Region
Eastern Cape
Sea Region
Ngqura Entrance, near the base of the east breakwater, guiding vessels into the port.
Latitude
-33.7934°
Longitude
25.6960°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Ngqura Entrance Range Front Lighthouse at night?+
Ngqura Entrance Range Front displays the characteristic Oc Red 4s. Each lighthouse has a unique flash pattern published in the List of Lights, allowing mariners to positively identify it and distinguish it from other navigation aids in the area. The red color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Ngqura Entrance Range Front Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Ngqura Entrance Range Front Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is PORT NGQURA at 0.7 NM to the SSW. Other ports served include Coega (0.7 NM SSW), Gqeberha (10.3 NM SSW), ST FRANCIS BAY (48.1 NM WSW), Kenton-on-Sea (48.2 NM E). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Ngqura Entrance Range Front Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Ngqura Entrance Range Front Lighthouse is currently operational. It is actively maintained and continues to emit its characteristic light signal for marine navigation. Most modern lighthouses are automated and monitored remotely by the national maritime authority.
How can I track vessels near Ngqura Entrance Range Front Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Ngqura Entrance Range Front Lighthouse in real time using MarineRadar. The platform shows live AIS positions of ships in the area, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page to open the live map centered on this lighthouse.